The Angel Next Door

Building Profitable Businesses: Melissa Houston on Mindset, Money Leaks, and Tools for Entrepreneurs


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What if the greatest barrier to building a profitable business isn’t just strategy or hustle, but the way you think about—and manage—your money? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood is joined by Melissa Houston, a seasoned CPA, entrepreneur, and author on a mission to close the financial literacy gap, especially for women business owners.

Melissa Houston shares her journey from corporate accounting to launching "She Means Profit," writing "Cash Confident," and developing the ProfiVise app—all aimed at helping entrepreneurs truly understand their financials and boost profitability. Her approach empowers founders to shift their mindset, master vital numbers, and confidently manage their business finances.

Listeners will walk away with actionable tips from Melissa’s five-step Cash Confident framework, learn how to avoid money leaks, and gain insight into setting effective prices. With tools and mindset shifts tailored for entrepreneurs at every stage, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to move beyond break-even to achieving real, lasting business success.

 

To get the latest from Melissa Houston, you can follow her below!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahoustoncpa/

https://www.shemeansprofit.com

https://www.profivise.com

 

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